Multiple sclerosis
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Also known as: MSContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Multiple sclerosis?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.The symptoms include:Visual changes including double vision or loss of visionNumbnessTingling or weakness (weakness may range from mild to severe)ParalysisVertigo or dizzinessErectile dysfunction (ED, impotence)Pregnancy problemsUrinary incontinence (or conversely, Urinary retention)Muscle spasticityIn coordination of musclesTremorPainful involuntary Muscle contractionsSlurred speechFatigue Visual changes including double vision or loss of vision Numbness Tingling or weakness (weakness may range from mild to severe) Paralysis Vertigo or dizziness Erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) Pregnancy problems Urinary incontinence (or conversely, Urinary retention) Muscle spasticity In coordination of muscles Tremor Painful involuntary Muscle contractions Slurred speech Fatigue Exact cause is not known. It is suspected to be immune system malfunction. Body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin sheath of the nerve cells. Myelin sheath is a protective covering around the nerve cell which will help in the transmission of signals. Once the myelin sheath is damaged, signal transmission become slow or blocked. Sometimes nerve damage may also occur. Genetics and environmental factor may also play a role. The risk factors include: Age - people between age 20 and 40 years are at higher risk Gender - women are more likely to develop than men Family history Low level of Vitamin D Smoking Certain infections Muscle stiffness or spasms Paralysis, typically in the legs Problems with bladder, bowel or sexual function Mental changes, such as forgetfulness or mood swings Depression Epilepsy
Visual changes including double vision or loss of vision
Numbness
Tingling or weakness (weakness may range from mild to severe)
Paralysis
Vertigo or dizziness
Erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence)
Pregnancy problems
Urinary incontinence (or conversely, Urinary retention)
Muscle spasticity
In coordination of muscles
Tremor
Painful involuntary Muscle contractions
Slurred speech
Fatigue
Exact cause is not known. It is suspected to be immune system malfunction.
Body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin sheath of the nerve cells. Myelin sheath is a protective covering around the nerve cell which will help in the transmission of signals. Once the myelin sheath is damaged, signal transmission become slow or blocked. Sometimes nerve damage may also occur.
Genetics and environmental factor may also play a role.
The risk factors include:
Age - people between age 20 and 40 years are at higher risk
Gender - women are more likely to develop than men
Family history
Low level of Vitamin D
Smoking
Certain infections
Muscle stiffness or spasms
Paralysis, typically in the legs
Problems with bladder, bowel or sexual function
Mental changes, such as forgetfulness or mood swings
Depression
Epilepsy
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